Kaiwhakaako | Head Teacher - Garaway

Central Kids Garaway

Kaiwhakaako | Permanent | Full-time

We are looking for a determined and ambitious leader to join our teams in supporting tamariki and whānau to achieve their full potential.

Ko wai tatou? | Who are we?

Ko ngā tamariki te pūtake | children are central to all that we do.

Me tiaki, me manaaki i te taiao | Protect and enhance the environment.

Manaakitanga | Encourage mana in others through care, generosity, and goodwill.

Kotahitanga | Connectedness in collaboration

Te arataki ā-tikanga rua | Bicultural leadership

At Central Kids all tamariki are respected and included for who they are. We celebrate diversity so that all whānau feel welcome and supported. We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships, which we bring to life through our cultural strategy and determination to see Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga thrive. Our kaiako are respected and supported through ongoing professional development opportunities, to ensure we are always learning and improving our delivery of Te Whāriki.

Central Kids is a party to the Kindergarten Teachers', Head Teachers', and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement (KTCA)

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

We are looking for someone who:

• is a strong confident leader
• actively advocates for tamariki
• understands Te Tiriti o Waitangi based partnerships with tamariki and whānau
• demonstrates a commitment to Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga
• embraces a culture of strong health, safety, aroha, mana, tiaki, and manaaki
  
• has an awareness of the culture of child protection
• is dedicated to supporting the social and emotional growth of tamariki
• is willing to create and maintain strong relationships with the wider community and outside agencies
• demonstrates a growth mindset
  

Requirements for this role:

• entitled to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand
• level 7 Teaching qualification speacialising in ECE
• hold a current practising certificate
• hold a valid first aid certification - level 1 or higher

For more information please email hrsupport@centralkids.org.nz or phone 0508 845 633 ext 2

Closing date: 19/06/2026

You can view the Position Description here:

https://www.centralkids.org.nz/kaiwhakaako